King Charles to voice ‘sorrow’ for slavery

King Charles to voice ‘sorrow’ for slavery

ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda - King Charles III will express “sincere sorrow” about Britain’s role in slavery when he opens a meeting of Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins talks over a formal apology.

UK king to address Commonwealth with 'unflinching honesty' amid slavery focus

ST. JOHN'S (ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA) - King Charles III will confront "shameful aspects" of UK history with "unflinching honesty" when he addresses Commonwealth leaders next week, Buckingham Palace said Saturday, amid renewed scrutiny of Britain's role in historical transatlantic slavery.